iontophoresis

[ ahy-on-tuh-fuh-ree-sis ]

noun

1. a painless alternative to drug injection in which a weak electrical current is used to stimulate drug-carrying ions to pass through intact skin.

iontophoresis

/ aɪˌɒntəʊfəˈriːsɪs /

noun

1. biochem a technique for studying neurotransmitters in the brain by the application of experimental solutions to the tissues through fine glass electrodes

Other Words From

• i·on·to·pho·ret·ic [ahy-on-t, uh, -f, uh, -, ret, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of iontophoresis¹

1905–10; < Greek iont- (stem of iṓn ), present participle of iénai to go ( ion ) + -o- -o- + phorē-, verbid stem of phoreîn to carry (akin to phérein; bear ¹ ) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of iontophoresis¹

C20: from Greek iont-, ion, from ienai to go + -phoresis

Example Sentences

I ask, waiting to be told about iontophoresis, or sold a £100 vial of fruit juice.

From The Guardian

It delivers medication using iontophoresis, which transports molecules through the skin using mild electrical stimulation. 

From Forbes

In the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry where billions of dollars are spent each year on medical and cosmetic treatments and devices, Enfucell batteries can be used to power disposable iontophoresis devices.

From Forbes